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Flannel

On freezing days, I turn to fleece To wear beneath my down; And wool or corduroy might work When traipsing through the town. But there’s an oft-forgotten cloth That also can perform By keeping those who use it, Day or nighttime, snug and warm. Yes, flannel is of what I speak; It’s great for shirts and sheets, Yet no one touts its virtues – Not in odes or texts or tweets. So let me be the first to write Of flannel’s cozy charms. It’s comfortable enveloping Or underneath my arms. If winter were a TV show, We’d likely change the channel; But since we’re stuck with it for now, To help us, we’ve got flannel!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 1/26/2014 8:51:00 PM
And Al wore it winter, spring or fall. Somehow behind Tim, he still managed to look quite tall. My brother stood up for his friend on his wedding day, both clad in flannel shirts. The honorary dress of the north. Peace. :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:30:00 PM
flannel at a wedding, huh? sounds great to me! thanks for reading, robert!
Date: 1/26/2014 7:41:00 PM
Nicely written about an unusual subject. As usual, there is great descriptiveness and rhyming.
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:30:00 PM
i appreciate your comment, robert! thanks for reading...
Date: 1/26/2014 3:07:00 PM
love this comforting write : )
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:31:00 PM
thank you, jack! hope you're warm and cozy wherever you are...
Date: 1/26/2014 1:11:00 PM
ahhh, I really like this one, I love comfortable clothes and downy soft blankets too!!!
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:31:00 PM
thanks, andrea! it's good to be comfortable...
Date: 1/26/2014 12:36:00 PM
Ilene you may well be the first to write about flannel, but I enjoyed it...David
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:32:00 PM
thank you, david! much appreciated...
Date: 1/25/2014 5:36:00 PM
I've got my flannel sheets on right now..I love them..so cozy. Sure enjoyed your poem. BG
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:32:00 PM
thanks, barbara! i love my flannel sheets, too...
Date: 1/25/2014 4:22:00 PM
.. I wish I could change the channel to spring ..... We have icy storm with little snow. . Dress well in the cold, Ilene. - Have a enjoyable weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/27/2014 4:33:00 PM
thanks, anne lise! spring can't be too far away, can it?

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